
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Shandon Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $500 (25 Rentals)
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932 Texas St

25-26 Old Clayton Ct

2223-2225 Greene St

501 Pelham Dr

Towers at Forest Acres
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2508 Laurel St

Rosewood Gardens

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Hampton Courts

3231-3233 Duncan St

Lofts at Lourie's
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3405 Heyward St

3232 Brookwood Ct

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1633-1635 Enoree Ave
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1618-1618 Heyward St

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Berry Building

Kress Building

Olympia Mills

801 King St
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2411 Blossom St
Old Shandon, Columbia, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Old Shandon?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Shandon Studio Apartments | $1,468 | $800 | $1,854 |
| Old Shandon 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,432 | $800 | $2,229 |
| Old Shandon 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,677 | $900 | $2,750 |
| Old Shandon 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,245 | $1,250 | $7,160 |
| Old Shandon 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,651 | $1,320 | $3,250 |
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There are currently 25 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Old Shandon Neighborhood of Columbia, SC.
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Cheapest Available Old Shandon Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Old Shandon area of Columbia, SC is a 1 Bed unit found at Hampton Courts priced from $869. Towers at Forest Acres has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $906. Here are the most affordable Old Shandon apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton Courts | HC11A50 | 1BR,1BA | $869 |
| Towers at Forest Acres | 2A - 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $906 |
| Rosewood Gardens | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| Lofts at Lourie's | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,032 |
| Cornell Arms Apartments | Studio One Bedroom | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Shandon, SC
As of January 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old Shandon area is the $0.89 price per square foot 4x4 Oasis Model at Hub Columbia in the in the Waverly neighborhood starting from $1,249. The second greatest value Old Shandon apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Senate Plaza starting at $1,750 with a $1.67 price per square foot in the Waverly neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Old Shandon apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hub Columbia | 4x4 Oasis | 4BR,4BA | $0.89 |
| Senate Plaza | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.67 |
| Tapp's Building | Tapp`s: 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| The Babcock | Suite 226/326 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.68 |
| Kress Building | Kress: 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Rosewood Gardens | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Main Street Living | Barringer: 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| Berry Building | Barringer: 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| Towers at Forest Acres | 1B - 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| Hampton Greene Apartment Homes | One Bedroom- 598 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Old Shandon Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Old Shandon?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Old Shandon is under $1,135.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Old Shandon?
The cheapest apartment in Old Shandon is Rosewood Gardens which is listed at $925, while the average apartment in Old Shandon costs $1,499.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Old Shandon?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 27 regular apartments in Old Shandon that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Old Shandon?
Cheap apartments in Old Shandon have an average cost of $639 which is $860 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old Shandon.
Expert Rental Resources
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